CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0118

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem component in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 does not properly validate system structures, allowing local users to access protected kernel memory and execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk as local users can gain access to critical system resources and potentially take control of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to systems only to trusted users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The component for the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 does not properly validate system structures, which allows local users to access protected kernel memory and execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS